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Cyrus Mann

Personal information
Born	(1956-04-02)April 2, 1956 Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
Died	October 15, 2022(2022-10-15) (aged 66) Detroit, Michigan, U.S.
Listed height	6 ft 9 in (2.06 m)
Listed weight	230 lb (104 kg)
Career information
High school	Southeastern (Detroit, Michigan)
College	Illinois State (1974–1975)
NBA draft	1975: 4th round, 72nd overall pick
Drafted by	Boston Celtics
Position	Center
Number	27
Career history
1976–1979	Crispa Redmanizers
1982–1983	Detroit Spirits
Career highlights
CBA champion (1983) 3× PBA champion (1976 First, 1976 Second, 1977 Open)
Stats at Basketball Reference

Cyrus Leon Mann Jr. (April 2, 1956 – October 15, 2022) was an American professional basketball player.

Biography

He was selected by the Boston Celtics in the 4th round (72nd pick overall) of the 1975 NBA draft. He played four years in the Philippines for the Crispa Redmanizers in the Philippine Basketball Association. In 1982, Mann staged a comeback with the Continental league champions Detroit Spirits, the 6-10 center averaged 7.8 points and 7.6 rebounds and was ranked seventh in the league in rebounding and second in blocked shots during the CBA playoffs. He won the CBA championship with the Spirits in 1983.

Mann died from COVID-19 at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, at age 66.

PBA career statistics

Season	Team	GP	FG-PCT	REBS.	PTS	AVE.
1976	Crispa	32	50.55	323	529	16.53
1977	Crispa	40	43.66	593	861	21.52
1978	Crispa	7	41.84	118	99	14.14
1979	Crispa